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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1928
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‡KNEEVE, n. A big, strong person; “a cove, a fellow” (Bch. 1919 T.S.D.C.). [kni:v]Abd.15 1928:
He's a big kneeve o' a chiel.
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